LPN

Good Shepherd Hospice; Newton (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Shepherd Hospice is seeking an experienced hospice LPN to work on call in Newton and surrounding communities. The On Call Nurse is responsible for after-hours nursing needs, responding to calls promptly and visiting patients as needed.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the RN Case Manager, maintaining patient records, and educating families. This role requires strong organizational skills and a commitment to compassionate hospice care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of hospice, home health or geriatric care experience preferred
• Must maintain confidentiality and integrity including patient records
• LPN license and current state license required
• Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Receives patient assignments from the Patient Care Manager
• Coordinates with RN Case Manager, hospice staff and other agencies to coordinate care
• Maintains regular communication with attending physician and family
• Maintains up-to-date patient records and Medicare paperwork as required
• Provides caregiver education on medication administration, personal care and mobility
• Supports 24/7 coverage to patients and families
• Participates in care planning and hospice team meetings

Skills

LPN license

Hospice experience

Communication

Care coordination

Education

LPN program graduate

Job description

Overview

Good Shepherd Hospice is seeking an experienced hospice LPN to work on call in Newton and surrounding communities.

The On Call Nurse manages the after hours nursing needs of our patients and families by responding to phone calls promptly and appropriately, and making patient visits as necessary.

• On Call/Full-time position
• Hospice experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Receives patient assignments from the Patient Care Manager.
• Initiates communication with RN Case Manager, hospice staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for the patient/family.
• Cultivates communication and bereavement skills.
• Maintains regular communication with the attending physician concerning patient/family care.
• Contacts families of new patient assignment and maintains regular communication as requested or desired by family.
• Obtains data on physical, psychological, social and spiritual factors that may influence patient/family health status and participates in the Plan of Care.
• Maintains up to date patient records so that problems, plans, actions and goals are accurately and clearly stated and changes are reflected as they occur. Turn paperwork into office as required by Medicare and Good Shepherd Hospice policies and procedures.
• Accepts responsibility for assisting with coordinating the physical care of the patient by teaching primary caregivers, volunteers, employed caregivers, or by providing direct care as appropriate.
• Instructs the patient and caregiver:
  • a. How to administer medication, and recognizing side effects, and adverse reactions.
  • b. How to perform personal care and oral hygiene.
  • c. How to assist in lifting, moving, ambulation and exercise.
  • d. Disaster/Safety Management.
  • e. How to prepare for the events preceding death.
• Informs the RN Case Manager of unusual or potentially problematic patient/family issues.
• Attends the Hospice team meetings and other patient conferences, including care plan meetings, as deemed necessary by the Patient Care Manager.
• Provides appropriate support at time of death.
• Shares in providing 24-hour, seven days a week coverage to patients and families.
• Through individualized studies, learn and develop understanding of hospice philosophy.
• Become proficient in pain management through individualized reading, in-services or seminars.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience in hospice, home health or geriatric care preferred (but not required for the right candidate)
• Must be of high integrity including maintenance of confidential information including all patient records
• Works as a team player, following directions and adhering to defined care plans
• Demonstrated commitment to the hospice philosophy of care
• Can successfully pass background checks
• LPN-graduate of an accredited LPN program
• Current state license as a Licensed Practical Nurse
• Valid driver’s license
• Valid Nursing License
• Strong organizational and self-management skills
• Can successfully pass background checks